Finding the Third Proportional to 664,177.50 and 996,387.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 664,177.50 and 996,387.75 is: 1,494,763.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
664,177.50 : 996,387.75 = 996,387.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
664,177.50/996,387.75 = 996,387.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
664,177.50x = 996,387.75 × 996,387.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
664,177.50x = 992,788,548,350.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 992,788,548,350.06/664,177.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,494,763.90
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